Top U.S. Exports to Canada: Automobiles and Industrial Equipment

Canada continues to be the largest market for U.S. exports, with almost $250 billion* in the trade relationship, which saw U.S. exports to Canada dip to $204 billion during the peak of the recession in 2009. But what exactly are Canadians buying from the U.S.? Here’s a list of the top product categories based on data collected by the U.S. Department of State:

Automotive parts and accessories

Motor Vehicles and Spare Parts

Industrial and electrical machinery

Plastics

Computers

Chemical

Petroleum Products

Natural Gas

Agricultural Products

Does your business not fall into any of these product categories? Not to worry. Canadian consumers are exhibiting a very strong appetite for all things American, and a new found passion for e-Commerce. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians placed more than 95 million online orders last year, which marked a 32 percent increase over the year prior. And, a report by Canada Post found that Canadian internet shoppers tend to spend more – about 47 percent more – than their U.S. counterparts.